Zimm's Martini & Wine Bar

In Short – First-time visitors may think they've wandered into some tweedy British social club by mistake--leather wingbacks abound; the music is tasteful, the ambience sedate. Victorian divans and chairs encircle candle-illuminated tables. Sky-high drink prices keep the hoi polloi out. This isn't just a place for grown-ups, but grown-ups who know whether their martini is shaken or stirred and whether the brandy snifter has been properly warmed. Still, it's a godsend for those sick of pubs, sports bars and meat markets.

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Know Before You Go:: Yes, there is a TV, but it's small and placed discreetly at the end of the bar, as if to say, "OK, watch if you must, but behave."
Look Good:: Conversations are held in hushed, library-level tones.

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User Reviews (33)

ambiance	87.5% positive	“The atmosphere is great, with mood lighting and neat little converstion nooks.” “nonetheless, the vibe is romantic, posh, and laid-back.” “last time we went the place was packed with beautiful women and tons of fun!” “The atmosphere is very comfortable and a good crown of very tall and thin girls.” “Nice decor, great drinks and the staff is fabulous!” “Nice decor, great staff, okay clients” “Little to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere at Zimm's.” “Like the atmosphere, but if you do not like cigar smoke do not go.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“When we returned from our jaunt for dessert at 9pm, they were prepared with luscious desserts in beautiful presentations, catered by La Colombe d'Or.” “My wife loves the apple and chocolate, but I'm too manly to admit that they're also my favorites :)”
drinks	73.33000183105469% positive	“Other than rose-selling bums, the bar had a relaxed environment and an interesting indoor setup.” “Really cool people and they will put a smile on your face and a drink in your hand when you need it.” “Nice decor, great drinks and the staff is fabulous!” “very good drinks but a little pricey.” “Great bar with great staff and beautiful clientelle” “Im a regular at this awesome bar now!” “The drinks here are way overpriced - The bar, and the bartenders, are trying too hard.” “It's a rather unattractive quality, and frankly a downside, to a bar that was beautifully designed and appointed.” “The drinks were excellent and the service was acceptable.” “The drinks were good, very strong, but highly overpriced for what they were.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The variety of martinis is great.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Zimm's is a nice place to go before going out.” “The interior itself was gorgeous, and they do have a great patio, but overall, the price and the prissy feeling we got from the place didn't impress.” “hit Zimm's the other night, looking for a nice place to just sit and have a girl's night out.” “No dancefloor but a great place for a chill evening with friends.” “At the end of the night when I closed my tab, I thought everything was great and Zimm's would be a place I would be a regular at.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“They treated us grandly; service was great, and believe me, there are many of us who will return for quieter and more intimate evenings!”
service	66.66999816894531% positive	“Crowd is friendly and lively, so is the DJ.” “Great bar with great staff and beautiful clientelle” “Paul M. is the best bartender in town.” “Well I want to tell everyone not to go there because these people are NASTY and just plain RUDE!” “Crowded and trendy with Houston's beautiful people.” “Nice decor, great staff, okay clients” “The drinks were excellent and the service was acceptable.” “The service was great and all the bartenders were charming.” “Bad service, insanely unnecessary attitudes and rude staff.” “Nice decor, great drinks and the staff is fabulous!” “Really cool people and they will put a smile on your face and a drink in your hand when you need it.” “Great male bartendar with blondish curly hair and tall (really cute!)” “This is a horrible place with horrible service and a horrible owner to go along with it.” “The drinks here are way overpriced - The bar, and the bartenders, are trying too hard.” “All 3 bartenders (2 men and 1 woman) were rude in how they took our order, wouldn't even look at us and gave us so much attitude.” “They treated us grandly; service was great, and believe me, there are many of us who will return for quieter and more intimate evenings!” “Just outside of the montrose area by the museum district makes it a perfect place for young beautiful people to hang out !” “reported Zimm's for the horrible service and I got an apology letter from the owner, saying she would reinverse my money.”
value	38.88999938964844% positive	“The drinks here are way overpriced - The bar, and the bartenders, are trying too hard.” “The interior itself was gorgeous, and they do have a great patio, but overall, the price and the prissy feeling we got from the place didn't impress.” “very good drinks but a little pricey.” “My guess is, they like the money, but hate the self-loving, obnoxious clientele.” “reported Zimm's for the horrible service and I got an apology letter from the owner, saying she would reinverse my money.” “The drinks were good, very strong, but highly overpriced for what they were.”

08/10/11

zimm's is a terrible place

by hata syms

This review is for Zimm's martini bar and Zimm's Little Deck, which is down the street on Richmond and Jack St.

The martini bar's bartenders drink and get drunk on the bar. I've been in there 3 times with friends and seen them doing shots. They get sloppy and always wind up hitting on us. We don't go back.

Zimm's Little Deck has not courtesy for their neighbors- they put speakers up right next to residential houses and blast their music all the time-even when they don't have customers outside.

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02/24/11

Good music, great drinks, hip vibe and open space

by Htown spinster

Zimms is my favorite place to relax on a week night with some friends and have a glass (or two). The staff is friendly and I love the atmosphere. Great neighborhood bar!

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12/01/10

TRIPLE A: AWESOME Ambiance and Atmosphere

by OUgirl

I met some friends here on Tuesday, Nov. 30 to do some mail outs. We were promptly greeted when we sat down and enjoyed the tasty spirits that were prepared for us!

Great spot for a date night or meet and greet. Nice music, nice artwork, an overall nice experience. Will definitely be back! Drinks are a lil pricey but with great service, I don't mind paying at all.

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09/01/10

Fun Place

by Felicity08

This is a good place to go if you're looking for a low key, yet hip place. The drinks are great and so is the service!

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08/16/10

Great Place!

by Hotstufz13

I had the most amazing time at this very chic establishment. Drinks are strong, service even better, I went this Saturday night with three guy friends and we had a blast. Great music and artwork too! I am not sure what this person is talking about below but I had a great time and was treated very fairly. I too am a non-caucasian customer and this was not an issue for me and I didn't even bring any girls!

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08/10/11

zimm's is a terrible place

by hata syms

02/24/11

Good music, great drinks, hip vibe and open space

by Htown spinster

12/01/10

TRIPLE A: AWESOME Ambiance and Atmosphere

by OUgirl

09/01/10

Fun Place

by Felicity08

08/16/10

Great Place!

by Hotstufz13

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